Distressed Buro 3 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, social media, apparel, energetic, handmade, expressive, rugged, casual, handwritten realism, textured impact, casual display, brand personality, brushstroke, dry brush, textured, slanted, bouncy.
A slanted brush-script with thick, pressure-driven strokes and sharp tapering terminals. The letterforms show visible dry-brush texture, with broken edges and occasional interior scuffs that create a distressed, ink-on-paper feel. Strokes move quickly with a lively rhythm, mixing broad downstrokes and narrow hairline connections; counters are often partially open, and joins can be angular or pinched. Proportions are compact and informal, with a bouncy baseline and variable stroke endings that keep the texture prominent at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, short phrases, and logo-style wordmarks where the brush texture can remain visible. It works well for poster graphics, packaging callouts, café/food branding, event promotions, and social content that benefits from an energetic handwritten voice.
The font conveys a spirited, handcrafted attitude—confident and slightly gritty, like fresh signage paint or a marker brush pushed fast. Its roughened texture adds edge and authenticity, giving the tone a modern, streetwise warmth rather than polish.
Designed to mimic quick, pressure-sensitive brush lettering with intentional texture and wear, prioritizing personality and motion over typographic neutrality. The distressed detailing suggests an aim toward expressive display typography that feels tactile and human.
Uppercase forms read as standalone brush-lettered caps, while the lowercase follows a more cursive flow, creating a mixed-script feel in text. Numerals and punctuation match the same brushed construction and irregular edges, helping the distressed effect stay consistent across settings.